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San Melchor Betaza

Oaxaca, Mexico · North America

About San Melchor Betaza

San Melchor Betaza sits on the route: 10 minutes from San Andrés Yaá, 45km from Hierve el Agua.

San Melchor Betaza is a town located in Oaxaca, Mexico. With a population of 794, it is an important destination in North America.

On a road trip, San Melchor Betaza sits in Mexico, where you drive on the right. It's in the America/Mexico City time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add San Melchor Betaza to your route.

About San Melchor Betaza

San Melchor Betaza is a town and municipality in Oaxaca in south-western Mexico. The municipality covers an area of 37 km2. It is part of the Villa Alta District in the center of the Sierra Norte Region. As of 2005, the municipality had a total population of 919. The inhabitants, who speak Zapotec.

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Where is San Melchor Betaza located?

San Melchor Betaza is located in Oaxaca, Mexico, North America. The coordinates are 17.2527 latitude, -96.1538 longitude.

What is the population of San Melchor Betaza?

San Melchor Betaza has a population of approximately 794 people, making it a town in Mexico.

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Quick Information

Population
794
Continent
North America
Country
Mexico
Region
Oaxaca
Timezone
America/Mexico_City
Coordinates
17.2527, -96.1538

Emergency & Services

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911
Ambulance
911
Fire
911
Driving side
right

Green Angels (free tourist roadside assistance on federal highways): 078.

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Worth the detour from San Melchor Betaza

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

ancient ruins

Mitla

A Zapotec archaeological site famous for its intricate geometric mosaic fretwork carved into stone, considered the most important Mesoamerican site after Monte Albán.

42 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Hierve el Agua

Stunning petrified waterfall formations and natural infinity pools perched on a cliff overlooking the Oaxacan valley.

45 km · about 50 min drive

ancient ruins

Yagul

A Zapotec hilltop city in the Tlacolula valley with the largest ballcourt in Oaxaca and the labyrinthine Palace of the Six Patios, plus a fortress ridge with sweeping valley views. Usually you have it to yourself.

45 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Árbol del Tule

A Montezuma cypress in Santa María del Tule with the world's widest trunk, in a churchyard directly beside Highway 190.

56 km · about 65 min drive

When to drive here

Year-round

Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near San Melchor Betaza.

San Andrés Yaá

🇲🇽 Mexico

4 km awayPop. 429

San Baltazar Yatzachi el Bajo

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 170

Villa Hidalgo Yalálag

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,844

San Juan Tabaá

🇲🇽 Mexico

8 km awayPop. 1,312

San Andrés Solaga

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 657

San Cristóbal Lachirioag

🇲🇽 Mexico

9 km awayPop. 1,229

San Ildefonso Villa Alta

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 1,309

Santiago Zoochila

🇲🇽 Mexico

10 km awayPop. 374

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